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Forget the primary surplus, Greece’s debt is unsustainable

The focus on the precise targets for the primary budget surplus in the negotiations between Greece and its creditors overlooks the fact that, unless the economy experiences a miracle, its debt ratio is simply unsustainable without a major write-down.

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